When you live in close proximity to other people, disputes may sometimes arise. However, these common disputes do not need to need to disrupt your relationship with your neighbor. By choosing mediation to resolve your dispute, you can realize several benefits, including:

Subject Matter Expertise
With mediation, you and the other party can select the mediator. This is different than the typical litigation process in which a random judge or jury is assigned to the case. Therefore, you can select a mediator who has experience in real estate law or brokering agreements between neighbors.

Non-Adversarial Process
Mediation is ideal for cases in which the parties want to continue to enjoy a positive relationship with each other but are confronting a legal issue that is disrupting it. Mediation is a non-adversarial process. It is founded on the concept of cooperation and mutual respect. The mediator lays out the ground rules and the behavior that is expected during this process. If the parties are able to mutually communicate, they may be able to align their interests and work out a compromise without having to resort to the adversarial litigation process.

Time and Cost Savings
Mediation can be much more time- and cost-efficient than litigation. It can be scheduled much sooner before the parties are too committed to their opposing stances on a subject. They can also split the costs of mediation so that it is not a burden on either party.

Unique Resolutions
In mediation, the parties are free to reach an agreement based on their own terms. They may make any agreement that is legal.